TECHNICIAN SOLUTION

  Introduce the topic of laptop problems and how they can be fixed.     You press the power button on your laptop... and nothing happens . There are few more frustrating technological hiccups than when your laptop won’t turn on. However, you don’t have to resign yourself to the idea that your laptop has met an untimely death. We’ll show you some ways to assess what’s wrong and fix it.  If your laptop won’t power up, a faulty power supply, failed hardware, or a malfunctioning screen could be to blame [1]. In many cases, you may be able to resolve the problem yourself by ordering replacement parts or adjusting your laptop’s configuration. But if your laptop is older and the problem is an expensive hardware issue, it may make be the best time to buy a new laptop . 1. Check the power supply and battery If your HP laptop won’t turn on even when plugged in, start by checking the power supply. There are quite a few issues you could have with the power supply. For example, the prob

MOTHERBOARD The motherboard is the main system board for the computer and connects all of the internal hardware components. This lesson will take a look at various components which are built into the motherboard. This lesson will also look at the expansion slots used to add hardware components to a system. The lesson finishes up with a discussion of the BIOS. Lesson Objectives By the end of this lesson, you will be able to: Identify the components on a motherboard. Identify the function of the Northbridge. Identify the function of the Southbridge. Recommend a motherboard for a given scenario. Identify appropriate BIOS settings. Differentiate expansion slots on the motherboard. Instruction   A computer technician must have a strong understanding of the components used within a computer system. Understanding the purpose of each component provides the foundation of knowledge required to understand the operation of a computer system. Motherboards The motherboard is the largest